Written Ministerial Statement 27 January 2020: Support for Pubs

A discount of £1,000.00 for Public Houses with a rateable value of less than £100,000. The relief will apply from 1 April 2020 and will be for one year only.

The Government has re-introduced the Public House Discount scheme for public houses from April 2020. Under the scheme, eligible pubs will receive a £1,000 discount on their rates bill. The relief will have effect for the 2020-21 year only.

To qualify, the public house must;

be occupied

have a rateable value of less than £100,000

be open to the general public

allow free entry other than when occasional entertainment is provided

allow drinking without requiring food to be consumed

permit drinks to be purchased at a bar

Relief awarded under this scheme is subject to State Aid de minimis limits and a declaration must be completed by eligible ratepayers to confirm their entitlement to the relief.